“The Great Backyard Bird Count” slated for February 15-18, 2013
This on-line citizen science event monitors populations and movements of birds in winter has seen significant participation from bird enthusiasts in the Northwoods. This year the event, a joint project of Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, Audubon and Bird Studies Canada, will occur globally across 7 continents.
Last year citizens from more than Eighteen Northwoods communities watched birds and reported their results on-line. Statewide, Wisconsin birders observed 138 species and counted more than 216,000 birds in 2012. Nationwide, participants observed 623 species and more than 17 million birds!
Further information, down-loadable photos and sound bites at:
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- New outdoor art exhibit coming this summer to ArtStart
- Northwoods United Way highlights American Red Cross
- Three Lakes Shootout/Radar Run and Fly-in June 21-22
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- First Concert on the RiverWalk June 19
- Preregister for Hodag Run by June 15
- Summer series on papermaking
- Mecikalski Stovewood Museum to open for the summer
- Meat raffle June 29
- High-flying fun coming to Vilas Theater in Eagle River June 28